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Like Trump, Sinn Féin carried on as if the election had been stolen from them. Like Trump, they publicly vented their contempt for the institutions of their country - who can forget Davy Cullinane at the RDS deriding the Free State and shouting "up the RA"? Like Trump, they abused social media to undermine their political opponents as in the Twitter hashtag #NotMyTaoiseach. Like Trump, Mary Lou McDonald called for nationwide rallies to force SF into government. Five months after the election, ...

TG4 to air a landmark documentary on the life of Martin McGuinness tonight A fascinating look at one of Irelands most interesting politicians (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offe...

Martin McGuinness older brother has spoken of the moment he realised his sibling had joined the IRA, and of his later amazement after he was appointed as Stormont Education Minister. Tom McGuinness made the comments in a new TG4 documentary exploring the divisive legacy left by the IRA leader-turned peace negotiator and politician. Painting a detailed portrait of Martin McGuinness life, the programme features interviews with Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and Ian Paisley, as well as victims of Provo ...